Lost Bitcoin Just Got an AI Lifeline — and a New Privacy Problem
A Bitcoin holder's claim to have used Anthropic's Claude to recover roughly 5 BTC — worth around $395,000 at current prices — has set off a fresh debate about the role AI tools could play in cracking open the multi-million-coin overhang of lost Bitcoin. But the recovery, while real, isn't quite the cryptographic breakthrough that went viral on X this week.
Reports Emerge That North Korean Hackers Are Expanding Their Malware Methods
North Korean hacker group Lazarus is no longer just targeting developers. Recent research shows their ‘Contagious Interview’ campaign has evolved into new ClickFix lures, aimed at marketing staff, traders, and even retail employees.
Ferreting Out Fakers: How Cryptocurrency Companies Can Protect Their Brands in Cyberspace
Brand imitation, hijack and infringement, are key concerns for many crypto brands - especially in an ecosystem where funds can be transferred effortlessly and anonymously. This article by IP attorneys Erin Hennessy and Annie Allison highlights the various vulnerabilities faced by cryptocurrency brands and shares tips for identifying and safeguarding against infringers
Casa – The safe way to store your Bitcoin
Nick Neuman is the founder of Casa – a provider of Bitcoin security services that enables users to have total self-custody over their crypto holdings, without risk of theft or hacks like those experienced by exchanges.
Surprise & Delight – The rise of the Exodus digital wallet
Sebastián Milla is Chief of Special Projects at Exodus, one of the most popular blockchain wallets in the world. Exodus has 1.6 million users and completed a fund-raising round by issuing stock tokens to Exodus users on Algorand.
No funds lost in BlockFi data breach
On May 14th, BlockFi experienced a data breach over the course of an hour that compromised some user’s data. No funds were affected.
Hackers suspected of using supercomputers to mine Monero
Supercomputers across Europe have been infected with malware that caused them to mine the Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency. Incidents in the UK, Switzerland and, Germany have lead to shutdowns while the security incident is investigated.
Swiss NGO proposes requirements and standards for crypto custody
The Capital Markets and Technology Association is a document defining requirements and recommendations for technology solutions enabling the custody and management of digital assets.
Constantinople: Understanding why the Ethereum upgrade matters
With the Constantinople hardfork set to be implemented at block 7,280,000, the Ethereum network is heading towards one of the biggest software upgrades in its history.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) FY19 PreSolicitation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, comprised of the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate's SBIR Program and the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office SBIR Program, invites small business concerns to review this pre-solicitation notice, which is intended to lead to the FY19 DHS SBIR Phase I solicitation.
As identity hacks continue, e-commerce must rethink customer data collection
New report shows 133 percent increase in the number of ‘lost, stolen, or compromised’ online records in the first half of 2018 — further underlining the need for e-commerce operators to move away from centralized customer data collection
N.Y. crypto exchanges not safe says state’s top cop
In yet another blow to the crypto community’s hopes for a bitcoin ETF, a report from the New York Attorney General’s Office has found that many digital asset exchanges lack appropriate safeguards and consumer protections and are vulnerable to market manipulation and exploitation.
How digital identity solves privacy and compliance problems for business
Businesses around the world are grappling with the consequences of data privacy regulations. Gathering the wrong information, or too much information, can create compliance risk. Digital identity systems promise to remove the compliance burden and open up new opportunities by returning control of personal data to the individual.
Audit by FSA finds multiple issues with Japan’s crypto exchanges
Japanese authority orders reforms after security at six local exchanges found lacking across the board
More 51% blockchain attacks expected
In the past two months, several cryptocurrencies have fallen victim to so-called 51 percent attacks, highlighting the fact that not all blockchain networks are as secure and 'unhackable' as they claim to be
Top cop to crypto exchanges ‘explain yourselves!’
The Attorney General of New York has written to 13 major crypto exchanges requesting disclosure on their operations, use of bots, conflicts of interest, outages, and more
